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Whether you are going to Cape Canaveral, Florida, to hop on a cruise ship to the Caribbean, relax on the Space Coast beaches, spend a day at Kennedy Space Center or even if you live there and want to try something new, knowing the local airports can save valuable time when booking a trip or planning an activity.

International

Melbourne International Airport, 28 miles from Cape Canaveral, is a small airport that is served by US Airways, Delta and Baer Air, which provides service to the Bahamas and private charter options. But don't let the word international fool you. If you choose to fly through this airport, you will have to lay over in one of the airlines' hubs before flying directly to international locales. For direct international transit and additional airline options, you will have to go to Orlando International Airport, 47 miles away.

Chartered Flights

The closest airport to Cape Canaveral is the Merritt Island Airport, just 11 miles from the city. Here, they provide banner towing and small chartered flights throughout the United States. The local sheriff's aviation unit is also housed at this facility.

Recreation and Training

With the Florida Space Coast a tourist destination, it's no wonder there is an airport dedicated to recreational flying and flight training. Arthur Dunn Airpark is 30 miles from Cape Canaveral and offers flying lessons and skydiving. The airport is home to a professional parachute diving school. The airport is limited to single-engine planes with a maximum wingspan of 49 feet.

Military

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base are just 12 miles away. The Space and Missile Museum is open to the public. The base, however, is still an active military base and ccess is restricted to badged personnel.

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About the Author

Erin Dowd, a self-proclaimed global explorer, has been writing about travel since 2010 and has been published on websites such as Go Overseas and Go Abroad. Dowd has lived and worked in Europe, North America and Africa, and she holds a master's degree in global and international education from Drexel University.

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